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Electoral Act 2002
154Secrecy of vote
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154 Secrecy of vote
Except as authorised by or under this Act, a person who is present when an elector votes must not—
(a) ascertain or disclose by word, act or other means, the vote of the elector; or
(b) directly or indirectly require, induce or attempt to induce the elector to show how the elector intends to vote; or
(c) communicate with or assist the elector while voting or look at the elector's vote or ballot-paper.
1. 120 penalty units or 1 year imprisonment.